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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.64, 2,107.32 and 417.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.64, 2,107.32 and 417.42 is: 626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.64 : 2,107.32 = 417.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.64/2,107.32 = 417.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.64x = 2,107.32 × 417.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.64x = 879,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,635.95/1,404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.24

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